Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Section 1: Sports agent commissions and sports agent delegates

Article R222-1 of the French Sports Code

Each of the delegated federations concerned by the application of this chapter, the list of which is determined by order of the Minister for Sport, shall set up a sports agents’ commission and appoint a sports agents’ representative. The chairman and members of the sports agents’ committee, as well as the sports agents’ representative, are appointed by the relevant governing body. The latter also appoints a deputy for each of…

Read More »

Article R222-2 of the French Sports Code

In addition to the Chairman, the Sports Agents’ Committee comprises : 1° A qualified person chosen for his legal expertise; 2° A qualified person chosen for his/her expertise in the discipline concerned; 3° Where applicable, a representative of the professional league set up by the federation in accordance with the provisions of article L. 132-1; 4° A representative of the sports associations, sports societies and organisers of sporting events in…

Read More »

Article R222-3 of the French Sports Code

When sitting in disciplinary matters, the Sports Agents’ Commission is composed solely of its Chairman and the members mentioned in 1° to 3° of article R. 222-2. The member mentioned under 5° of article R. 222-2 does not sit when the committee is deciding on the exercise of the activity of sports agent by a national of a Member State of the European Union or party to the Agreement on…

Read More »

Article R222-4 of the French Sports Code

The Sports Agents’ Committee meets when convened by its Chairman or at the request of at least three of its members. It may only validly deliberate if at least half of its members are present. In disciplinary matters, the Sports Agents’ Committee may only validly deliberate if at least three of its members are present. Decisions are taken by a majority of the members present. In the event of a…

Read More »

Article R222-5 of the French Sports Code

The sports agent delegate, the national technical director attached to the federation, or his representative, and a representative of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee take part in the work of the sports agent commission in an advisory capacity. However, these persons do not attend meetings when the commission is sitting as a jury for the examination of the sports agent’s licence or in disciplinary matters. The committee may…

Read More »

Article R222-6 of the French Sports Code

The members of the sports agents’ commission, as well as the sports agents’ representative and the other persons mentioned in article R. 222-5: 1° Are bound by confidentiality with regard to the information they are entrusted with by virtue of their position ; 2° May not take part in the committee’s deliberations or decisions if they have a direct or indirect interest in the case. The competent governing body shall…

Read More »

Contact a French lawyer now

Contact a French Business Lawyer

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

Useful links

You have a question in French Business Law?

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.